Tyro Trials

It should be remembered that ALL our events are designated "none damaging" unless otherwise stated.
The term "none damaging" means that the organisers make every effort to
ensure that the event is suitable for the vehicles entered in that
event PROVIDING that those taking part drive the course in the expected
manner. There is no guarantee that a vehicle will not sustain damage to
the bodywork or mechanical parts although the aim is that this should
not happen. It is likely that any damage to your vehicle during an off
road event will not be covered by your insurance company and you should
bear this in mind before taking part. Fun though it is, this is
motorsport and MOTORSPORT CAN BE DANGEROUS !

Damage
to vehicles taking part in our events is rare but it would be
irresponsible of us, as a club, to suggest that this is a cast iron
guarantee.

Tyro
Trials

These
trials are aimed primarily at those new to trialling, the word "Tyro"
being defined in the dictionary as "tyro - someone new to a field
or activity". Tyro is not an acronym for "Try Your Rover Out"
or "Turn Your Rover Over" !

In
order to allow the event to be used as an introduction to off road motorsport,
drivers taking part can be as young as 13 years of age if the vehicle
is a "standard" vehicle or 15 years of age if the vehicle
is a "special" (Not a production vehicle). This being the
case though they must be accompanied by a passenger who does hold a
full driving license for that vehicle and they can only drive on "observed"
sections. All drivers must hold a current club membership card.

Unlike
a normal off road trial, passengers are allowed to be carried in the
rear of the vehicle providing they are in forward facing seats and wearing
an approved seatbelts. The minimum age for rear passengers is 2 years
old with any child under 4 seated in an approved child seat. The minimum
age for front seat passengers is 12.

The
sections

The
tyro trial is set out within strict guidelines to ensure that there
is little, if any, chance of damage to the vehicle or injury to the
occupants.

The
terrain chosen should be such that the vehicles should not catch their
bodywork on approach, departure or ramp over.

The
maximum descent or climb gradient is 50% (1 in 2)

The
maximum side slope gradient is 25% (1 in 4)

The
maximum depth of any water is 0.2 metres.

Vehicles
must be capable of traversing the sections without contacting trees,
bushes etc...